Family: Asteraceae Aster Family
Genus: Acanthospermum Starburs
Derived from the Greek words acantha (thorn) and sperma (seed) and refers to the prickly fruit. Annual herbs with about 8 species worldwide.
Scientific Name: Acanthospermum hispidum DC.
Common Name(s): Bristly Starbur, Hispid Starburr
Growth Type: perennial/annual
Species Description: Considered a noxious weed. An introduced weed species.
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ID: Hrb-ACNHI-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): leaf, vegetative
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ID: Hrb-ACNHI-003
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): leaf, seedling
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ID: Hrb-ACNHI-004
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): leaf, seedling
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 | Caption: Bristly starbur's opposite, sessile leaves.
ID: Hrb-ACNHI-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense, leaf, stem
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